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SUMMARY:Stories from The Ship Inn - Sun Days at the Ship
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed afternoon celebrating the heritage\, wildlife\, and stories of the Stroudwater Canal and the historic Ship Inn.\nAlthough the Ship Inn was demolished in the 1990s\, it once stood proudly at the corner of Bristol Road and Downton Bridge—an important hub for the local community. The road now runs over where the pub once stood\, and the site\, left untouched for years\, has become a haven for wildlife.\nStories from the Ship brings together the rich history of the pub and surrounding industry with the vibrant natural life that now thrives there and all along the Stroudwater Canal. \nMeet and chat with local organisations helping to piece together the past and present:\n– Cotswold Canals Trust\n– Stroud Valleys Project\n– Transition Stroud\n– Stroudwater Navigation Archive Charity\n– Cotswold Herbs – offering free foraging walks\n– Fiona Eadie\, captivating storyteller\n…and more! \nEnjoy music\, lawn games\, free face painting\, and delicious food & drink on sale.\nPlus\, speak to the team working on the future plans for the site and find out what’s next for this beautiful and historic location.\nBike parking available on site\nNo car parking – please walk or cycle via the canal towpath if you can.
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/stories-from-the-ship-inn/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Environment,Events,Free,Health and Wellbeing,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ship Inn Community Enterprise - SPICE":MAILTO:hello@spicestonehouse.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Stonehouse Regatta - Sun Days at the Ship
DESCRIPTION:For the grand finale of our ‘Sun Days at the Ship’ series….\nDrum roll\, please… \nThe Stonehouse Regatta is back! \nA beloved annual tradition from Victorian times\, and started by landlord of the Shipp Inn Robert Larkin (check out the Stroudwater History website for more information)\, the Stonehouse Regatta is making a return — and you’re invited to take part! \nPlease note: No parking at the event but easy to get to by bike or on foot along the canal towpath. \nOn the Water:\nLed by the fantastic team at Stroud Canoe Club\, the regatta will feature canoe races\, water polo and other surprises with qualified coaches on hand.\nYou’ll be on the water for about an hour\, competing against other teams.\nCanoes fit 2 adults or 4 small children (or 2 adults + 2 young kids)\nMinimum age: 7 years\nBooking required – Click here to reserve your spot! \nA Nod to the Past:\nThe original regatta featured races\, a funfair\, and even Bovril bombs. There was also a brass band — and we’d love to bring that tradition back.\nKnow a local brass band who might join us? Please send them our way! \nOn the Land:\nNot keen on getting wet? No problem.\nBBQ sizzling\nCold drinks flowing\nGames for the kids\nMusic playing\nBring a blanket and your finest curly moustache to relax by the water and cheer on the racers
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/stonehouse-regatta-sun-days-at-the-ship/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Celebration,Community,Events,Free,Health and Wellbeing,History,Sport
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ship Inn Community Enterprise - SPICE":MAILTO:hello@spicestonehouse.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T180000
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SUMMARY:Stonehouse Walking Festival (2025)
DESCRIPTION:The Festival includes a wide variety of guided walks for all ages and abilities – and it’s free! The walks on offer range from short walks and strolls\, to day-long hikes for fitter walkers. There may also be a boat trip suitable for wheelchair users and pushchairs. In addition there will be walks with added special interests including family fun\, history\, canal and trees. \nStonehouse town is an ideal base for exploring this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Pathways including the Cotswold Way lead in all directions across fields\, through woodlands\, along canal\, river and rail trails\, and onto rolling countryside\, hills and valleys. Panoramic views can be enjoyed all around\, including across to the Severn valley and beyond. \nJoin us for the walking festival. It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people\, and to find out more about Stonehouse and its beautiful surroundings. \nFor a schedule and full details\, visit the festival’s website: stonehousewalks.co.uk\nor Facebook: facebook.com/Stonehousewalkingfestival\nor pick up full brochures from the Town Hall\, Library\, Coop\, Cotswold Canals Trust Bookshop\, Share & Repair
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/stonehouse-walking-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Stonehouse\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Environment,Events,Health and Wellbeing,Walking Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stonehouse Walking Festival":MAILTO:stonehousewalkfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T110000
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SUMMARY:Nature & Environment Day on the Ship Inn Community Space
DESCRIPTION:A fun\, nature-themed day of activities on the Ship Inn Community Space. There will be a tree walk with John Parker\, 2 x herb walks\, story-telling and 2 x ‘Find out about fossils’ talks. There is also an evening Bat walk at 21.10pm. \nStalls include:\nTransition Stroud with Pedal Power ebikes\nStroud Valleys Project\nWarm and Well\nField fresh skin care\nBat conservation\nButterfly conservation\nWildlife Trust\nAndrew Hussey – local author of nature-themed children’s books\nColouring in sheets for children \nRefreshments\nBubble & Brew Coffee Cart\nBBQ\nFresh Brew Standard\nHeavens Candifloss \nWalks & Talks\nStorytelling\nHerb walks\nTree walk\nFossil presentations\nDiscovering Bats
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/nature-environment-day-on-the-ship-inn-community-space/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Environment,Events,Free,Fundraising,Health and Wellbeing,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ship Inn Community Enterprise - SPICE":MAILTO:hello@spicestonehouse.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T110000
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SUMMARY:Ship Inn Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that back in the 1890s\, Stonehouse hosted an annual canalside regatta featuring greasy pole climbs and duck hunts? And that if you fell in the water you ended up becoming ‘Mayor’ for the day! \nOn Sunday 2nd August\, Ship Inn Community Space – Spice\, are officially reviving this historic tradition with a modern\, pirate-themed twist! \nJoin them for a fantastic day of family fun\, live music\, and activities on and off the water.\nWhen: Sunday\, 2nd August\nTime: 11am – 3pm\nFree admission \nHere is what they have lined up for you: \nOn the water \nTheir canoe taster sessions are now fully booked\, but don’t worry\, spaces may become available! Come and spectate – they’ve got a commentator lined up and our Mayor will be on hand for medal ceremonies! \nYou can still get out on the water and join the fun. Cotswold Boatmobility will be there with their fantastic Katakanus – stable\, twin-hulled boats that are virtually impossible to capsize and safe for all ages. No pre-booking required for these\, just turn up all day to try them out! \nCanalside live music stage \nFlying Guitars: Beautiful Spanish guitar instrumentals\nBig Sound: Upbeat folk tunes and David Bowie covers\nHarry Browns Boys: Brilliant sea shanties straight from Bristol (the birthplace of our very own ‘Blackbeard\, the pirate’) to get everyone singing along! \nFor the little pirates \n– Children’s games hosted by Active Lifestyles gym\n– Pirate-themed arts and crafts with local signwriter Mark Amis\n– A land-based duck scavenger hunt  \nFancy dress competition  \nDust off your tricorn hats and eyepatches! Fancy dress is highly encouraged\, and they have special prizes waiting for the most convincing pirates on the day. Ooh arrh! \nCome along to relax by the canal\, enjoy nature\, celebrate their beautifully restored community space.  \nToilets on site – including disabled \nPlease use public transport (Buses 62/65 or Stonehouse Train Station or cycle) or walk to the event. Limited parking in Stonehouse High Street Car Park.
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/ship-inn-regatta/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Charity,Community,Events,Free,Fundraising,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
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SUMMARY:Stonehouse Walking Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are looking forward to our 7th festival from 4-13th September 2026. We will once again be celebrating the wide range of scenic walks possible around the Stonehouse area\, also showcasing some walks having added specialised interest. The Festival offers free\, guided group walks\, including: level field and woodland footpaths\, gently rolling fields\, scenic views\, canal\, river and rail trails\, walks for restricted mobility\, family fun walk\, history walk\, tree walks\, picnics\, pub and cafe stops.  \n​Brochures will be available in Stonehouse from July at the Town Hall\, Library\, Co-op\, Cotswold Canals Trust Bookshop and in Share and Repair.\nDownload our 2026 Walk Schedule\nDownload our 2026 Brochure \nPlease read our guidelines before choosing your walks with us.  \n​To keep in touch with all our news and to let us know what you are interested in\, please subscribe to our updates.
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/stonehouse-walking-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Stonehouse\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Environment,Free,Health and Wellbeing,History,Nature,Walking Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stonehouse Walking Festival":MAILTO:stonehousewalkfest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T110000
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SUMMARY:Walkfest Welcome
DESCRIPTION:SpICE are partnering with the Stonehouse Walking Festival who will run many of the day’s walks on or to/from the Ship Inn Community Space. Stonehouse Walking Festival runs from 4-13th September so this event is on the first Sunday of the festival. \nBubble & Brew\, our mobile coffee cart will be available first thing to help see off the morning’s longer walks and from 11am – 3pm the event on site will be in full swing including a Teddy Bear picnic opened by our very own mascot bear: Toby. \nNB Walks\, activities and stalls are subject to change. \nWalks:\nStonehouse History Group\nStroudwater Navigation Archive Charity\nStroud Valleys Trail Team\nTeddy bear’s walk\, zip wire and picnic for all the family \nActivities:\nSportily Pilates taster sessions\nNordic Walking taster sessions \nStallholders:\nTransition Stroud\nStroudwater Navigation Charity\nTeddy Tombolla \nFood & drink vendors\nBubble & Brew\nLos Cubanos\nIce cream\nStroud Brewery
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/walkfest-welcome/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Environment,Events,Health and Wellbeing,Nature,Walking Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ship Inn Community Enterprise - SPICE":MAILTO:hello@spicestonehouse.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T125952Z
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SUMMARY:Ship Inn Apple Day
DESCRIPTION:Ship Inn Community Space – It’s the end of the apple season and the harvest is in. \nSo\, bring your apples for juicing and come and join in. There will be plenty of apples to juice so don’t despair! \nGrab a cake and a coffee or the juice you’ve just squeezed\, sing along with the band or sit and take in the scene\, a community together that was always our dream. \nWhilst the kids play games together\, it should be a scream\, of course apple related\, well it is the theme. \nThe last event of the season\, we’re all a little sad but we look forward to seeing you on your space by the canal. \nStallholders and entertainment all subject to change \nSpICE
URL:https://stonehousetowncouncil.gov.uk/event/ship-inn-apple-day/
LOCATION:Ship Inn Community Space\, Bristol Road\, Stonehouse\, GL10 2AF
CATEGORIES:Canal,Community,Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ship Inn Community Enterprise - SPICE":MAILTO:hello@spicestonehouse.co.uk
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